# Mersey Garages > Mersey Garages is a local, family-run independent garage based in Liverpool city centre with over 50 years of expertise. The garage offers MOT testing, car servicing (interim, full and major), mechanical repairs, walnut blasting, and free vehicle collection and drop-off — all at prices up to 50–70% cheaper than main dealer rates. --- ## Business Information - **Trading Name:** Mersey Garages - **Type:** Independent family-run garage - **Founded:** Over 50 years ago - **Location:** 131 Great Howard Street, Liverpool, L3 7AT - **Phone:** 0151 236 3758 - **Email:** bookings@merseygarages.com - **Website:** https://merseygarages.com - **WhatsApp:** +44 7384 278769 - **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/merseygarages - **Online Booking:** https://merseygarages.com/book --- ## Opening Hours Open 5 days a week (Monday–Friday). The garage is closed at weekends. Exact daily hours are listed on the website and may vary on public holidays. Call 0151 236 3758 or visit https://merseygarages.com/contact for current hours. --- ## Services ### MOT Testing - Class 4 MOT tests for cars and light vehicles - Price: from £45 - Available as a standalone test or combined with a service - MOT + Full Service and MOT + Interim Service combo bundles available at a discounted price - No payment required at time of booking — pay on the day - Instant online booking confirmation - Page: https://merseygarages.com/mot ### Car Servicing — Overview Three service tiers designed to suit all cars, ages and mileages. Page: https://merseygarages.com/car-servicing #### Interim Service — From £79 Best for high-mileage drivers or those who drive frequently and need a check every 6 months. Includes: engine oil and filter change, tyre pressure and tread check, brake inspection (pads, discs, fluid), battery test, lights check, coolant check, power steering fluid check, underbody visual inspection, road test. Page: https://merseygarages.com/interim-service #### Full Service — From £119 Annual service for most drivers. The most popular option. Everything in the Interim Service plus: air filter check/replacement, gearbox and differential fluid check, clutch operation check, steering and suspension inspection, exhaust system inspection, fuel filter inspection, spark plug inspection (petrol), cabin air filter inspection. Page: https://merseygarages.com/full-service #### Major Service — From £179 Comprehensive overhaul with parts replaced (not just inspected). Everything in the Full Service plus: air filter, windscreen wipers, fuel filter and cabin air filter replaced; spark plug replacement (petrol); coolant flush and refill; CV joint and driveshaft check; glow plug inspection (diesel); OBD diagnostic scan; timing belt advisory. Page: https://merseygarages.com/major-service ### Mechanical Repairs Mersey Garages carries out all common mechanical repairs including: - Brakes — pads, discs, callipers, brake fluid - Exhausts — all makes and models including catalytic converters and DPF systems - Clutches — full kit replacements on all vehicle types - Timing Belts — replaced at manufacturer-recommended intervals - Suspension and Steering — shocks, struts, springs, steering components - Tyres — supply and fit from leading brands, wheel balancing and alignment - Engine Repairs — diagnostics and repair of a wide range of engine faults - Air Conditioning — regas, service and winter demisting - Cooling System — radiators, thermostats, water pumps, coolant hoses - Electrical and Diagnostics — fault code diagnosis and electrical repairs - Gearbox and Transmission — gearbox faults and transmission issues - Batteries — supply and fit Page: https://merseygarages.com/repairs ### Walnut Blasting (Carbon Cleaning) Specialist intake valve carbon cleaning using walnut blasting equipment. Primarily for direct petrol injection (GDI/TFSI/TSI) engines where carbon build-up accumulates on intake valves and ports. Symptoms include rough idle, misfires, loss of power, poor fuel economy and elevated emissions that can cause MOT failures. Mersey Garages uses synthetic walnut shells which are cost-effective and environmentally friendlier than alternatives. Page: https://merseygarages.com/walnut-blasting ### Free Vehicle Collection and Drop-Off Mersey Garages offers a completely free car collection and drop-off service for all customers, collecting from home or work address. - Free of charge — no hidden fees - Collection between 8am and 11am (team will contact you if later) - Aim to return vehicle same day - 15–20 vehicles collected per day - All vehicles fully insured during transit - Photographs taken on collection and return to confirm condition Page: https://merseygarages.com/free-pick-up --- ## Brand Specialisms Mersey Garages is a specialist service centre for all major car brands. Dedicated servicing pages are available for: - Audi: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/audi - BMW: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/bmw - Citroën: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/citroen - Dacia: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/dacia - Fiat: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/fiat - Ford: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/ford - Honda: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/honda - Hyundai: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/hyundai - Jaguar: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/jaguar - Jeep: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/jeep - Kia: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/kia - Land Rover: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/land-rover - Lexus: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/lexus - Mazda: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/mazda - Mercedes-Benz: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/mercedes - MG: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/mg - MINI: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/mini - Mitsubishi: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/mitsubishi - Nissan: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/nissan - Peugeot: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/peugeot - Porsche: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/porsche - Range Rover: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/range-rover - Renault: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/renault - Saab: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/saab - SEAT: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/seat - Škoda: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/skoda - Smart: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/smart - Subaru: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/subaru - Suzuki: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/suzuki - Toyota: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/toyota - Vauxhall: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/vauxhall - Volkswagen: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/volkswagen - Volvo: https://merseygarages.com/servicing/volvo All brand servicing uses genuine original-specification parts where required and is completed to manufacturer specification. Manufacturer warranties are not affected. --- ## Key Pages - Home: https://merseygarages.com - Book Online: https://merseygarages.com/book - MOT Testing: https://merseygarages.com/mot - Car Servicing: https://merseygarages.com/car-servicing - Interim Service: https://merseygarages.com/interim-service - Full Service: https://merseygarages.com/full-service - Major Service: https://merseygarages.com/major-service - Repairs: https://merseygarages.com/repairs - Walnut Blasting: https://merseygarages.com/walnut-blasting - Free Pick-Up & Drop-Off: https://merseygarages.com/free-pick-up - About: https://merseygarages.com/about - Contact: https://merseygarages.com/contact --- ## Why Choose Mersey Garages - Over 50 years of expertise in the motor trade - 7-point quality and price guarantee on all work - Up to 50–70% cheaper than main dealer prices when booking online - Free pick-up and drop-off from home or work address - No payment required at time of booking - Digital service records updated — manufacturer warranty is not affected - Approved specialists for all major car brands - Open 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) - Fully insured technicians and vehicles --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do I need to pay when I book online?** No. Mersey Garages does not take payment at the time of booking. You pay on the day once the work is complete. **Will my manufacturer warranty be affected?** No. All servicing is carried out to manufacturer specification and digital service records are updated, so your warranty remains valid. **Do you offer a collection service?** Yes. Mersey Garages offers a completely free vehicle collection and drop-off service from your home or place of work. Vehicles are collected between 8am and 11am. **How long does an MOT take?** An MOT typically takes around 45–60 minutes. **How long does a full service take?** A full service typically takes 2–3 hours. The garage will advise at the time of booking. **Do you service all makes and models?** Yes. Mersey Garages services all makes and models including Audi, BMW, Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and 29 other brands. **What is walnut blasting?** Walnut blasting is a specialist carbon cleaning process for intake valves on direct injection petrol engines. It removes carbon deposits that build up over time and can cause rough idle, misfires, loss of power and MOT failures. **Where are you located?** 131 Great Howard Street, Liverpool, L3 7AT — close to Liverpool city centre. **What are your opening hours?** Monday to Friday. Exact hours are available at https://merseygarages.com/contact or by calling 0151 236 3758. **Can I book online?** Yes. Online booking is available 24/7 at https://merseygarages.com/book. You can select your service, preferred date and time slot, and receive instant confirmation. --- ## Location Mersey Garages is located at 131 Great Howard Street, Liverpool, L3 7AT — close to the city centre, easily accessible from the A565 and a short distance from Liverpool Lime Street station. Nearby landmarks: Liverpool city centre, Vauxhall Road, the Dock area. Serving: Liverpool, Bootle, Kirkby, Crosby, Wallasey, Birkenhead, Knowsley, St Helens, Runcorn, Widnes, and all surrounding areas. --- *This file is maintained to help AI language models and search systems answer questions about Mersey Garages accurately. Last updated: April 2026.*